YH EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, Til U USD AY, MAY 5W 1U21 if HIS CIVIC BOARDS FOR CITY FUNCTiONSi Bureau of Municipal Resoarch; Against Setting Up "Intlo- j pendent" Commissions WOULD .SIMPLIFY MATTERS in. "' ia ' a rr,' I hi ' 1" ' "I il:o . l-t.T I ilpnini (Mi i"' it It nn I tl. r I. i) tlicr l."P r' mim i ' I ' T t (llMII'tl'ii it a t"f' VMV t"r I bo ' I"1 'T ItMlllK t linnii ri , ..i M.mli-lpiil lti'-onn-li I -If itKiilii"! im.v l'lnti ., jiiili'piMiiloiit." bourds .,, ,. iiiltnliiMcr various , i,, uiii'ipsil Rovertinicnt. . M.n ns niNed In letter n.uwri recently from :i ,i .mother city. 'Hip letter , in'- "H'Tiltli Dopurtmrnt . . 1 1,1- Ini-hiiiiil disruption nf , v, 'inn." TIiIm wns eon- t' ,. .oiitliniity of policy in n.itifii of tin' -cliool Sjxtl'lll -tiin i- nml'T ji 11 hide- ,., It'll llllll'.'ll. -i uplift nitlii-r tlmn com- r i ini'li liiironu stilted In- A,.,l bulletin. "If 'tlm , , v lis nf ilrmocrnoy Is more 1, i us endeavor to allow i,. function rutlior tlmn 1, inline device to protect ' 'If. , .Mr ilinl tin1 ndoption of ,,,,i' priiiplpli" involves n . ;iv nf inn' of the I'ol- ., . ,.f n-li'i'liliK lliP board, ... individual department . , tin' Mayor, tin? Conn i, -pontibli miinli'ipal mi - ., in thi' (iovcrnor, statu ni(lcr or other pou lt ithoiily. ., In (lie people. si alternative, places tlic 'in- d'pnrtinent precisely where ri' under tin; control or me nlios.1' control is feared to i of Indifference to the popular will the part of thp appointee. "The third alternative menus IciigthPiiini: the bullet, and no careful student of political development can fall to see that the value, of the frnn-elil-e varies itivcivnlv with the length of the ticket." WILL AIDS POOR PRIESTS John Tracy, Former Manager of Gresn'c Hotel, Leaves Trust Fund "De-orvins mid destitute pilests nf Montgomery cotinlj" and the St. KtnuihlviiH Catholic ('liurcli, of Lain dale, will prollt by a $1(100 tritxl fund provided fnr In the will of .toliti 'I'liny. llnttlilil townhlp. for many .wars ",i liinniiRcr of (ireeli'x Motel. Sarah (Jnhin, who acted ay in.i- keeper for Tracy for man? jour-, is t receive S.101IO. all the fnriii-liings nf the liniise, burses and carrluges and tin incoine nf his estate, valued at tfolUHlll. Sipilrc Ainns O. Alleliah. nf Hatfield " also a bencliciary. The squire, whom Trncy in Mm will terms his "faithful nhl friend," is given n bcipien nf S101KI. trust mini nf Sintm is created fur iVnr J.oantis ruls. of Havana, and one nf SfiOO for (liciir Cuppeti. nf lld eitj l! LEAVES $70,000 TO WIDOW Will of Abraham Hlroch Is Filed for Probate An estate valued at $70,000 was left j by Abraham Illrsch. a former umbrella I manufacturer, to bis widow. Mrs. Her-1 tlm I . Illrsch. Mr. Hlrseb died April I 2i at. the Mnjesfic Hotel, where he made his home. His will wan admitted to jirohale today. The following wilh. nlo were pro bated : .rnines F. (inrrlty. who died In Kankenau Hopital. $.Tl,fi0; 'ctn H. Ciimbey. .TOO.", North Sixteenth street, Sl.'I.IMIO; Catharine 11. IJtinchberKcr. 5227 Webster sftet. $.'000; fJeorue I Mnri'. IIOIIII Vorlh Twenty-ninth street, SIO.OOII ft r. The finest butler in America! .r of the second alternative .i.li- u a violation of the t.n i pic and in an attitude J if 'Butter If Alc S g At all our Stores H vf. l-Ucni'jLu i i CsjpRES CO. H M jg mpiKiireMn . i nfflfWrfliwM 1 1 MmmmeSm .litif i, Tii-tiM Stxlij HaTT j U rJjftSJfJ-SirilS jfl V TW 1 m JViM 1 TrtT4TtOTTiJKTfT!n Y"E WISH to announce wa have secured th Philadelphia distribution of the famous W. N. Clark Company' pack of Canned Fruit and Vegetables for Hotel. Restaurant, Club and Insti tution trade. The factory representative is now in Philadelphia and will be glad to 'call with line ( f samples on receipt of request by 'phone or mail. Iliuu :W-!IK Kilbcrt .V.."0 FELIX SPATOLA & SONS Rending Terminal Market FduiI Distributor I , STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER : ' lYcwpzPVisTkVMlBHHB a wirp-riv, i u PW1 li.f l trnfiMm mm :ans EST. I860 MOTH &?OG&' CARMDESNT BAG jrn $22&Z&aaut3uc- VW&brr-z , iraziff&'jtiyxz-r 'i t4Xff( mm TARSNE "';: yiwilhW''' Q"p'P how easily this DXjM-j bag of strong durable, chemically-treat ed paper, can be closed dust-tight, damp-tight and moth-proof to protect your clothing. Summer, Winter, Fall or Spring. CIJ L' how the garments OJC'X-. hang inside the bag - each on its own hanger with out wrinkllnu or mussing ready to wear when you. lift them out. The bugs are madt hi FIVE SIZES Auto Coat She ) .3 hooks to a Ulster She ! ha), to hold Overcoat Sire i 3 i;armcnttt. Business Suit Si:c ) 2 hooks to a MulT She ban to hold ) 2 u;irnicnts. Muff or Stole Dos I RICE SIZE T.r CfJ.r lOJorl.i. 21" i 22" Mull $.73 $1.00 $ .S5 Z"i37" Duuncit Sail 1.25 1.60 1.40 30"i50'OTrtot 1.55 l.k5 1.70 30"t60"Ulil,r 1.75 2.05 1.90 30"i70"AuloCot 1.90 2.20 2.00 Mull ii I.OOl 1.25 I (inahaii'sTjrinc Lining hctti. 40 x 1H indies, are licit fnr packlnu trunks, bnlns bureau drawcri, etc. Hr Js SKftvft, fiiiir .UiinaAiin'i Hngi at ..iJi'nr V -,'i,-.Ts. I EistvV.A n,farimcnl mill Plug ircrri. if yS? k'X I faSfAVX "ct '"''' "'" far lalulof. '8rSitj I ji I'his offer is good fly until Saturday fF' S ' r. Kubrly'7or$l.)?prnUi?ml ouV'rVJent tho Juin"t tSiuVirt , "vMl Wi" u" ""O10" '"'r nunc. KdJron n'l tll- of ptmliut. VaHTOw vtfi I "'; All:,I,r,l'luu0Kl:,r' "'ff'Sl' COMPANY, Hiw Kmiii. Pa. Jiljll II 'i r"' "'"'" '"'tw' wmtpfcii. lori,1, pieii k.n.l i HfiV( PRINTING Prompt Service , Booklets, Folders Office Stationery Factory Forms Automatic Machinery Automobile Delivery .Vo Impediments in Our fhmincsfi Evons Printing Co. Deal With the lions Himself I'hnur: Ulnmonil SlfU-lt 2826 N. 28th St. SrL -JCopying and I Manifold J y Papers J I BLANK HOOKS Bound nmJ UTiiounAPiitNa IriUNTINO KNOHAVINa lOt'TICU Stationery and Suppllc Our Own Bindery iv if It our own Paper Mills O'"" fiKtory IticIucIh!! a oiiiipt, copylnc lioolci Military nnd to lurtlier mnre the iiu'illtj- ntid uniformity of Mnnii ('upvlnpr Hr.iiK." wv operate our oti pnp'i mllH lit l.iniliertvlllv. Nfw .forfiey. w :ir.ir. .SIIK"-iaN; .Mti,f...O pi.p.-f , Mwil for tho loose laibon cop f'.ir more than 71 yenrs .Miuui Oflljj Siutlonery hnH heen the it.-iriJarii in qitnllty WILLIAM MANN COMPANY 529 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Xctv York Offices: 2(11 Rraadivuy. Foiinded in JSiS nlitotZlHiVi jit friStKiiK jic jiEtjglc 3lfc Jlfc jlfc jfCJii, 3 tim. Tfifc mMifr ?iiCT3ir.iilffi 1ELX k. SrS SijStrVKrJ Mfo?)nHrJ liWCyf MWb-at&J bF-Hairjt IftsyZGiJ M jgaiKaiiLaijeinBraTiriitgaigaiKMga Buy a Locomobile and add your name a rapidly growing list of famous signatures LOCOMOBILE r " k " F k L " f u l i f J 1 f L L n C L r r L " F i r i & I I " I ! HARFS MOTORS, Inc. I PHILADELPHIA BRANCH 2314 MARKET STREET . f I Locust l')0 E 0 L ' E ! l Hi T yt j" jjJgjipim iiiwff tMM JBBl The best built car in AMERICA VM iMr ir' -k5. tlj yS lit fl i-.L' ; ;. ' . 4 J . i. l - IV -sj N Sixteen Models in rfYTTrm wu Fine Four of tho sixteen models are shown in the sketch and the others are just as lovely. The line imported ginghams are here again in smart checks with rick-rack braid and pearl button trimming. Wonderfully tailored linens, many in slip-on stylo:,, with string belts and tie collars. Linen combined with voile, in straight-line styles, some with the fashionable hip fulness, smart soutache braiding. New embroidered Dotted Swiss and fine Organdie Frocks, with summery tunics and straight line skirts with deep hems, and with the loveliest collars, tuffs and vestees in white. You'll want one when you see 1hem ?25.00. White and Flesh Pink SUk Frocks ( repo GoorprctU', Canton ci'cpo. crepe ilf rhinc. tviVolette nr.d 'Innkin silk strnifht ami slim us u.re.-il. ami as easy to s-lip into as a cool summer Froi-k .-houlrt be" HcuileJ. wnliioiilciod. frinjre trimmcd. plain-tuilorfl cores and j-rorei of' inodoli- ?1'!.".") to "J 10.110. Lovely New Foulard Silk Dresses Sonic combined with n pe di rhini' r i.nv fjeoivf'.u---just as lijrht as a -.ophyr, with soft plaits and lutterintf draper is and cool, .-hoot; sleevr-r- .;2r!.7o to S:;o.ljn. , - .-( i,r : i " . 'i. ' r. . m, -!' Linen Towels One-fourth to One-half Under Price Linen I luck, hemmed ends. 1S."0 inchf Uh- Linen Huck. damask border.-, hemmed. 18x'.'J 5"c Linen I luck, damask border, hemstitched. 1Kn.')." 75c Linen Huck. damask borders, hemstitrlied. 18x"(i S1.00 Linen Damask, with hemstitched lu. 22x10 inches SI Fine Seamless Axminster Rugs Much Under Price The Department of Lower-Priced Floor Coverings ha.- recently received a shipment of Seamless- Axminster Rug.- to sell at much less than the regular prices. They aie fri'in a pioiiiini'iu mill, but, beraiiM of minor iniporfection-'. whi h ai'f lesponible for thr lowuivd pn.'iw. wo huu agreed n to mrrtion the tiianufactuier'.- name. The imp-Tt'eotions ;irr' t Ijrjh: ii. I..' worth; of consideration, hjt mon hule"-. re.--ul!. :n Ihigs, 27x51 . -$3.25 Kitffx, 6x9 ft.-S19.0l) Hups, :Vix0 ins. $5.50 liurs, SJxJOM ft. $35 Rugs. 1.6x6.6 ft., $10.50 Hugs, 9x12 feci $37.50 Other Kcnnomu Attractions in 'this Section Also Si s.io (di, .s;.v;, a, nl ii.-'.i tut .s :.:(i T(ii)ffi'l ''" --' i ' Hull a ml Sfdii ( (inn t tt.'tr a : China Matlii'U Ss.50 a full mil m ', imnh I'ni-Umi ";.., ("or( riitt) vnu' ',' a siunri ( .- - l..'.,J,. A I . . r I- II. (I $Uf& ssa,o'& $S9SreS2S&8l&&$!) STRAW HAT DAY .MAY SEVENTH: Men's Straw Hats Including practical! ' everg desirable correct shape of the new scasoij, with prices the lowest for which these grades can he sold. Otv .if ihf tw in thi- eit; . Ther in. I jiiu'd-lui'Kim; Milled eollection- of Straw Hat- t.i ue inuud .". smart nwv utiles fur -m.iVt ymini; men. iii-ei". atie style tor men of n -erved tate- arade style1 fin Conipar. -.on win ,k Ulj iiemoii!tiate t.iat, pi hm foi pnev. l-'i" k"adc, no bi-tti i- aiue, aie to 1j had anywhere. .Si tiiiit and Four i St Kim Hat ij.i;.'i In Slo.tm I'ruri nittt (Rainproof) Straw Hah t'o.oo ann' tii.Oo Hi ,i a li' alii l.omhtu-maiU Straw Hats A, .no South Ann ricaii Panama Hals -S" . 5 -'' to iii:.uti l.Hihorn HatKS'i.Or, to $S.()t) liaiajkok Hats JT.to to $L.) And our own "Wiekham" Sennit Straw Hals in 20 smart, new styles. Uelter value than ever before at this season's low price- -$2.(h). New Sweaters and Scarfs One secy Uhmii everywhere these beautiful out of - doors rlay.-, hut only here do you see all the. new ptyles and nhados at once. Women's Sweaters TtiNctlo ftyle. .Shetland wool, in every desirable dindo of th season beauties thov are ? 12.00, SUo.OO, 51.00 and S20.00. Women's and Misses' Wool Slip-on Sweaters With the new round imc'n, and all have smart belts. Any favored shade S5.no and St5.0". Fibre Silk Scarfs No sports suit looks right without one. I'emitiful eolor ingrt in these ?5.00, SO.OO and S7.50. Sltrtiri.1:i A .!.. Mnl . M.irU'- Cretonne-covered Seal Cushions, 1.25 FOK WICKKR fHAIKS Chair Seat Cu.-hion. tilled with fine eotton, tufted and box-eded. ("overed with the prettiest rretonne.s lmajfinablo, in dark elfect or fray, cheer ful colors, and in no end of pat terns. Size about 20 inches square. The value makes them doubly desirable if 1. 25. Mr.i'Wirldu" i. I'lmli i "LOV'ME" Melba Preparations for the Toilet A da.nty odor. e.qu;.-ite!'-delicate, and to be had in all it" sweotne-s, in Face Powder, Tfir; Talcum Powder, 2b'c; Sachet. SI. 01: Toilet Water. Vic and 31.04; Extract, in trial size, 52c others, $1.04 up to S4.(8. .Melba Triple Vanity Ho S1.00 I-arse Parties. Sl.Oi: Small. 32c - i i.'ibri'Iic A .. t'i' r Ml 7 MirV -. Candy for Mother's Gift Chocolates at 80c Our own -pecu) asf,ortmen of finest Chocolate, and Bon bons, a woitliy u'ift for mothe on Mother's Day. Price so.- n 1 1 uiii!. Faney floxen. also Ifnnd-ptiinl-cd Tin Boxes i'.Ir to ftM each. Mint Plait o0c a pound Mint Pi'ff tiOc a pound : i-' !; .' i . H.i l "1.1 I . , .-. Baby Coaches Reduced to $45 lino;, -hould be "Ul-of-di'ir in h, Coach thi- pruii: ea'iii' . Thee Bloc!: PullmHii t'i.T'1'e- are de-ipned just 1'o-l-.i1- umifort. whether da; he waini or chilly. Stronjr, ijood '"okinjx and nicelv - finished Concho- at le- than regular .rico SJS.IiO. Coacluj.. three lourtli- Piill- inan stjlc. redurwl to 27.."0. "-;., . i r H Boy's One-piece Sleeping Suits. S')c .-' iiihtly socoii'i iualit. -i( il' p" ce of thir-c .vell-madc we -w caring Sleepii.ir Suit. i'i 'ar ! -- than u.-ual. ("liiffly of w nte checked liafiMiok. vur; ouly trimmed, finished w ith white froi;. S.'iC. Nemo Corsets in in i ousi;r stoui: Tin.- - Nemo Week, a wee!; ' i J -I "O'l'ii Iim wear Nemo I'ot-eii ti pleni-li 1 hi r siippl; i i a w . ',. that uiaki - man" r. v '"rui'ii- lor the-' fninou ' mp,.i lr-, year bri'ip.- tH. Nemo Cii di' lira- o.-e.. , m iu-U ii'o.-t lonieii are i bouin to wi'ac v i'Ii Neiiii) t'orsiit. 'ii -.iiimr -ninot'i, unbroki m iij-uri-1 iiu -. s ni'i (,' vj ,, s:i,;u U'miiln lift .';..;" to $.'' Srmo Mnrri lac s..ini lOj)Sl ,! S.l.on In $!),liti V i, in liark-Ri tn ii s.',.ni) t 'irclt t Hratxii r, . ... -ji) to S.'.(ll) New Slumped Pieces in Art Needlework Hi (I Spl'( (id. of l.')ibh aria (I Miisliii With BoUtor l"h iow and -liiif- to match, -tumped m a beautiful floral di sijfn, ft be ceciued n French knot" -easy, MUiik and marveliu-lv etfectivo. spioad-, $l.2."i. 'itolstev 'I'liroA, SI7; :;ii-inli Scarf, T.'ii ; l.'i-iiic!' Scarf, !i0c: ,i 1-inch Siaif. !.((! Huiihtitched two uicli hem-i. Child r n's Presses The tinie-t, tiniest checkH, in pmk-und white and bluc-aud wliite, trimmed in white and -tamped for embroidery on col lar, cutis and belt, Size- 2 to t .eai-. Plain blue, trimmed in .'hiti , -thi white stamped to bo i nib) oidered in blue; sizes h, lit and VI ears l.:i.'. - ' Im l lrf. t 1 r, ' I . I - '. r I wij M i, rl Htr0i is